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Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02
Gen. Logan's Warrington House,

The general found his Stone house in q
frightful state of decay. There was scarcely
whole window pane in it. Doors were
broken into slivers and half the locks were
gone. A few thousand dollars would have
made it over into a palace; a few hundred
have made pretty good house Of It. There
are no glass partitions by Tiffany; no
carved mahogany stair rails; nor are the
ceilings and walls lincrusta- -waltonized.
Mrs. Logan took charge Of beautifying the
house. For weeks she frequented the Sec
ond hand stores, and even within the Last
few weeks these places have heard her Gaze
full, discriminating inquiries. Tho house
abounds in old fashioned. Virginia and
Maryland furniture. A So sofa is the best
in his house. New Mexico, where Mrs,
Maj. Tucker, the only daughter Of the
general and Mrs. Logan, has lived for
several years, has given good deal ef tho
furnishings of Calumet place. In the hall
hangs big cowboys hat, which is worth
~ an ounce and weighs three-fourths of a
pound. Around it hang in festoons bead
embroidered medicine bands, and crossed
under it are two fine painted Indian bows
Navajo blankets of most gorgeous colors are
used as portieres. War relics are strewed
around in all sorts Of places. Swords and
bayonets, cartridge boxes and knapeacks.
haversacks and blankets hang in wen de.
ngned groups in nearly every room. Thear
are interesting and decorative, and it does
not take national bank to pay for them.
washington Letter.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

Here is q file to gnaw, which the Calves
ton News gives to those Republicans who
charge that the Democrats have done
nothing to reduce the tariff and stop the
flow of surplus in the Treasury:
'As the mind of Senator John Sherman
runs to questions OF money it is natural
for him to fasten upon the issue of tax re-
duction. He charges that the Democratic
party is responsible for not taking the ini-
tial step. In reply Mr.. Sherman is re-
minded that about the middle of June,
1886, an attempt was made in the House
to consider tariff reduction bill. The
vote was: For consideration, 136 Demo-
Gratis and 4 Republicans; against consider
alton, IS Randallites and 122 Republicans.
Ia the middle Of December last another at
tempt in the same direction was made.
The vote was: For consideration, 143
Democrats and Republicans; against con.
25 Randallites and 129 Repub.
leans. Mr.. Randall has since received the
thanks Of the Republicans Of his State"
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02


itAention is concentrated upon e and ~ =
happy. We do mot give her the hamme
and looking glasa, but some equally queer
articles. We Let hsr have Dover eg1
beatar. :.
sssuppose she should break ita" Whist Y
she doesi It costs much ks, than ordinary
toys, and serves her vastly better. When
she had learned to put the end OF it In .
little dish and turn the wheel--"Juss a
mamma does''-she was happy, and her
pleasure in her new plaything lasted FOR
weeks. She would not hurt herself seriously
with it, and finding that there was one way
In which it acted and made noise she dld
not throw it about and use it % hammer,
but used it properly, came to have high 70
gard, and have no doubts deep respect, for
It. Another plaything is clean lamp bur
nor with long piece Of wick knotted At the
ends 80 that it cannot fall out, or with tne
ends sewed together; the child can turn the
thumbscrew and make the wick move, and
thus find much pleasure.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

Mr.. Dillon's speech in the House OF Com
mons day before yesterday indicates the
intense earnestness ofthose who are fight
ing for the liberty OF Ireland. It is fair to
presume Mr.. Dillon voices the sentiments
OF the Irish people on the Coercion bill. and
that should the measure become q law "the
hope of seeing Irish and English shake
hands, would forever disappear. 1.-THE
Irish people" Mr.. Dillon said, would be
slaves indeed if they submitted to it," and
rather than to submit to it "he would be
proud and happy to lead them in BATTLE"
This is strong language to use upon the
floor OF the British House ofCommons and
must have created sensation among
those present,
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

A consequence of the Interstate Com
merce bill, which certainly would surprise
the public, is predicted by influential East
ern railroad men. The Baltimore & Ohio
deal IS believed by them to be the initiation
OF system of huge railroad combinations,
with tariffs which will crush out all lesser
lines. In answer to a question as to the
effect OF the law, Commissioner Fisk some
time ago said: "Among other things it
will ruin great many railways, a great
many branches OF industry and many
manufacturers who have thrived on COM
peting rates." This opinion is significant
and would seem to accord with the fore
going. But the law covers ground so en-
tirely new that experience alone will de-
monstrate it's ultimate effects.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02
Notwithstanding the Intel

Notwithstanding the Interstate Com
merce law prohibits the formation OF
pools. by which receipts from a given class
OF business are turned into a common
fund from which percentages are assigned
to each member of the combination, it ia
held that the more important functions Of
such arrangements are not affected by the
law, and that by it's imposing common dif-
ficulties upon railroads it has made their
agreement with one another more indispen.
sable than ever and elevated the pool to
an Importance before unknown. A trial
of the law for a year or two will settle this
point and also determine to what extent
the business public will be benefited
by it.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

It is not in good taste for q newspaper
to publish every rumor it may hear, and it
is not only in very bad taste, but repre-.
hensible for it to give publicity to rumor
which it knows has no foundation in fact.
These remarks are intended to apply to
the Inter Mountain. which last evening
gave currency to some idle talk about
Superintendent W. E. Hall being super
seded in the management OF the Alice mine.
No sensitive gentleman cares to have his
name banded about in a newspaper in
connection with a baseless rumor, which,
by the uniformed, may be clothed with
the semblance OF truth. Idle rumors
should be permitted to die out. Solid
facts are matters for newspapers to deal
WITH
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

Now that Mr.. Manning is safely hidden
away in some retreat in Europe we have
the expected crop OF stories about lack of
accord between the President and the Sec
retary OF the Treasury. The yarns have
no more foundation than the other fables
that have been spread during the past
week by the nti-Cleveland syndicate. So
long as Mr.. Manning was at hand to con-
tradict them, the propagators OF mis-
chievous stories did not find it advisable
to enter upon that branch Of their indus.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

Mayor Frank informs The MINER that
q certified copy OF the new incorporation
act will be sent over from the office of the
Territorial Secretary in two or three days.
It's provisions will then doubtless be made
known as early as possible. Its adoption
by the people would completely revolution
ize the administration of the city govern
msnt, hence it'd provisions should be thor
oughly considered by those interested in
the welfare OF Butte.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

Bishop Ryan, OF Buffalo, recently held
high mass for the dead, with imposing fu-
neral ceremonies, after which the body was
cremated and the ashes only returned to
mother earth. The Bishop was incensed,
declaring that the burning OF human re-
mains was return to barbarism. and
never would be countenancedf for q moment
by the church. This may furnish another
occasion for appealing to Rome, and raise
inquiry vs to the exact point where individ.
ual judgment may be exercised without
trespassing on ecclesiastical authority
Denver News.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

emit holders the present cash value for the
difference in interest. As these bonds have
twenty years yet to run, and the amount
of per cent. is now about $73s, ,000, 900,
ic is estimated by the government actuary
that the amount OF interest thus forestalled
would be $178.s1e, 900. Mr.. Knox be.
the government could spare for three years
at least.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

During it's long lease of power the Repub
lcau party could have enacted all the
measures which the Inter Mountain seems
to think are so essential to the welfare o1
fere in their behalf is evidence the party
was Indifferent to the labor interests oi
the country. The Inter Mountain seems
to think the Democrats should accomplish
in two years what the Republicans failed
to do in over twenty years OF power.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

Mr.. John Sherman offered no solution ol
the labor problem. He knew of none and
did not claim that his party could solve it.
but like the veriest political mountebank,
he proceeded to tickle the pride of the
workingmen whom he was addressing by
stating that the great question would be
solved by them-in the Republican party
What Mr.. John Sherman does not know
about the relation of capital to labor would
make very large book. In his Cincinnati
speech he simply proved be is the champion
taffy singer in his party. Only this and
nothing more.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02
what Next in Dress Reform,

ne,ts,, w0%en n have long been asking: "wbas
Ill wa,, o Inc reform in undergarments IL
wei, wen established, as any paper fashion cats. !.
wsSe sIe ~ "lll show; and the outside dress.
.oa;" "nae IL may for time be played with hv
.oclety ladies, just as chi,iren chance o,5 ~
ucss, r"ss ior new, does not meet the physical
needs OF working women, nor the asn;ss
"'.;s. r,U's OF those who are working for soc;s,
pns'.y sns and one standard of morals Of ~ mo-,
snaa u women. 50 it will he ''signal failnre,, %
az az. IL succeeds. Nine. MindelefT ~
that " perfect, y but must respectfully deys; denG
Ma. MAJ any oress which makes a curtsir y scy
n'o'ng the limbs is the 'perfect'' Sraa. .n .or t
snen;-ceila s"..nsn; B. Whitehead in Wom.n,s ,Ts
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

The Chicago Democrats have a hard time
in finding candidate for Mayor. The dec
lination Of Carter Harrison, who was con-
sidered the strongest candidate for the po-
sition, appears to act like wet blanket
upon Others who would, under ordinary
circumstances, accept the nomination. The
uncertainty as to how the labor vote will
be cast cuts a big figure IN the matter of
the acceptance of the honor.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02
An Absent Minded Benedicf.

Not 1000 years ago gentleman from q
distant city welded fair daughter of Athens.
He had been considered by his friends as a
confirmed bachelor until he fell victim to
the charms of this fair maid. He was also
noted for his absent mindedness. This was
displayed when the minister was performing
the marriage ceremony. When it became
his duty to place the ring on her finger he
drew a silver quarter from his pocket and
handed it to his bride, to the CONSERVATION
and confusion of all parties. That afternoon,
when he embarked on the train with his bride
Tor tour, and the conductor came around
for tickets, the groom found that he had only
bought one ticket, forgetting that he had
doubled his expense and responsibilities that
day.-Savannah NewA
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

The speech of Gladstone in the House OF
Commons on the Irish coercion bill has the
ring of the true metal. He conclusively
proves by comparison of Irish crime stat
istics that no exigency exists which de-
mands the measure. He holds it is tyran-
nical in the extreme and to the highest de-
gree unjust to the Irish people. and that
the proposition that trials OF Irishmen be
held in London was the worst ever intro
duced in Parliament. The grand old
man" never appeared to better advantage
than he did day before yesterday.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

The case OF Ba1four is one that proves
the saying that small men make great ty-
rants" Coming to power from obscurity,
he has quickly taken the lead in the fatal
race to Tory destruction. The end will
come when. like blind horse, he leads the
herd to the brink OF the chasm.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

The annual election for School Truste,
will take place next Saturday at the Cen
trail School building. In view of the fact
that Mr.. Brophy has made an excellent
school officer, the determination is ex
pressed upon all sides to re-elect him 70,
the ensuing three years. The choice could
not fall upon a more efficient, capable gen
tleman.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02
New York and BROOKLYN.

New York is badly in need of homes, but
there is small prospect that any persons, ex-
cept those of considerable wealth, can ever
hope to own homes here. During the last
year 4, O97 new buildings were projected, Of
which the average Cost was $14, 500, exclu-
sive of the ground. In Brooklyn 8, ,956 build
tngs were erected at an averags cost Of
81, $50. This marks tie difference between
the two cities. Brooklyn becomes more and
more city Of homes, while New York be-
comes city of millionaires, hotels and apart
ment houses.-New York News
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

The Sparks Vice Presidential boom has
ended where it commenced-in smoke.
There was not the shadow of foundation
for the rumor. It did not die of starvation,
as the Inter Mountain says. 1t never lived.
It was the output Of the brain OF q crank.
and passed away like shadow before the
setting sum-
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02
SHE WEPT.
/ saw nv ladv ween

saw my lady weep,
ana sorrow, proud to be advanced 10
ID tnose fair eyes where all perfections .,.n
Her face was full of woe. A9oP
6ut such woe, believe me, wins mora h..-..
1nan 'llrth can do with her enticing parts
Sorrow was there made fair.
ana e!, fasslon wise; Tears delightful thing.
'llence beyond all speech, wisdom rare.
49,. Sne ne made her signs to sing;
au Az aa tolngs with so sweet sadness NOV.
AS "aoe my heart at once both grieve and I, lcv.
John Dowland
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

The manly stand taken by the Nebrss-
ka Legislature in denouncing the Irish CO.
ercion bill is eminently American and
could be emulated with propriety by other
legislative bodies. When an American citi-
zen sees people about to be oppressed
and driven beneath the surface, robbed OF
their inalienable rights and the shackles OF
the slaves riveted to their limbs he would
be unworthy of the liberty be enjoys if he
did not. individually OF collectively, lift up
his voice against the oppressor. All hail
to the Nebraska legislature!
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

As spring advances preparations are be-
ing made for season OF vigorous mining
and prospecting. The 20 per cent. reduc-
tion to be made by the railroads in the
transportation of ores and matte from
Butte to Chicago will do much to stimulate
the mining industries of this vicinity. A
still greater reduction will probably be
made when the Montana Central reaches
Butte
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02
Teethlng Babies.

Between the fifth and seventh months.
the two first lower teeth will make their ap-
pearance simultaneously. Prior to this wash
baby's mouth out regularly every day with
cold water in which Is dissolved q little
powdered borax. The latter is unnecessary
unless there is soreness in the mouth. When
baby begins partaking of solid food a small
tooth brush with very soft bristles should be
used. As this is so rarely done, there are
many who will criticise the suggestion. Az
the result Of this practice he or she win pos
sess two rows Of sound white teeth until tho
second ones make their appearance Tho
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

The Austrian Government is more len
lent with her Anarchists than Russia. Had
the thirteen who were convicted at Vienna
for conspiracy to fire the city and to
blow up the imperial palace at tSchonbrunn
and sentenced to imprisonment at hard Ia
Dor for terms ranging from one year to
twenty, been found guilty in Russia, they
would have been executed or sentenced to
Siberia and the knout for life.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

The physicians who believe that the Pres
ident is growing too stout and that unless
he exercises more he will drop of suddenly
are laughed at at the White House, where
the inmates know that in the Republican
platforms next year Mr.. Clevelan1's heft
will be viewed with alarm and tho necessity
OF istaking walk will be dwelt upon with
frantic elouuence.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

Bids for contracts on the Montana Gen.
tral were 80 numerous that it will not be
possible to make the awards for some time
to come. Over fifty we're opened Monday
evening. II the company fail to secure
pushing and reliable contractors it will not
be for lack of material from which to
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

The MINER agrees with the Inter Noun
tain that there are many gentlemen in the
Republican party in Butte either of whom
would make a good mayor. But as that
Office will be filed by a Democrat the posi-
BILE candidhtes named by our evening con-
temporary will not care to be set up to be
shot down. There is neither honor nor
profit in it.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02
A Wonderful Instinct.

II Is wonderful instinct that tells youth
Of age, and teaches the child of 6 the weak
ness of the grandfather of 80. The tender
ness and care that mere infants almost will
display toward the old man whose span Of
life is nearly done make one of the most in~
teresting and pleasant of studies. Children
have very clear and shrewd conception Of
the difference between people of different
ages. It does not come down perhaps to a
year Or two, but decades make difference.
The child of draws decided distinction in
mary ways between the boy in his teens,
the man of 80, the man of middle life and
the gray haired grandfather, and part of the
instinct which produces that develops the
same distinction with regard to sex, and is
even finer in application to women than to
men. But it is curious how the child recog-
nizes the nonogenarian, and makes com.
panion and an equal of him, occasionally
showing sense of superiority.-San Fran
cisco Chronicle "Undertones "
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

Mr.. Bishops mind reading feat in Chicago
which the Associated Press sent over the
wires of the country last Sunday has been
performed thousands Of times by others.
Those Chicago Associated Press reporters
must be young and raw hands at the busi-
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

1t is said that the merchants OF Louis
vile, Kentucky, are actually suffering
through the lack of silver dollars. There
are plenty Of them at Washington, and
transportation is cheap between those two
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

The Louisville Courier-Journal has come
to the conclusion that the day of Mr.. Sam
uel J. Randall's double dealing is over. For
the good OF the Democratic party and OF
the country it is hoped it is over.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

The travelling public will be pleased to
raised at Bismarck and that the Northern
Pacific is row unobstructed from one end
of the line to the other. st. Paul papers
of the 25th inst. were received in Butte
Yesterday morning.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

It ia said there is temperance society in
California that permits it's members to
drink when they are "depressed." That is
probably the reason 80 many men who
come from the Golden State are affected
with chronic depression.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

The passage from New York to Queens
town has been made in twelve days by
boats not as fast as the Coronet and
Dauntless, but they did not encounter the
gales the latter did.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

Prince Ferdinand, OF SAKE Coberg, wants
the Bulgarian throne. The vacant chair OF
Alexander is tempting piece of furniture
for the petty Princes OF Europe.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

If the English Ministry succeed in pass
ing the "poisonons remedy of coercion :"
through Parliament there will exist con-
dition of affairs in Ireland as the world
has not seen for Years.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

Mr.. David Mannings safe arrival in
Queenstown is simply noted by cablegram
from that place. Banker Manning is not
so important a Lersonage as Secretary OF
the Treasury Manning.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

All of the five railroad commissioners are
lawyers. Two of them. Morrison and
Cooley, have q national reputation; the
others are not so well known outside Of
their respective States.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

Mrs. Langtry may not be q great actress
but the fact that she has made q clear
profit of $73, 900 during the present sea-
son proves that beauty pays.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

That is a noble reply Of President Fitz-
gerald to Parnell. Ireland will surely have
the support and sympathy OF America in
the coming crisis. No liberty loving people
could withhold either.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02
Salutat1on in Tennessea,

Not long since overheard two Tennessa.
negroes who had met each other: "Howdv
do, sir?'' S
forely, porely; Use got mighty misery
IN my back. How's you making it?''
me? Oh! Use kicking, bnt not b;sh.
auttering, but I can't fy."-Detroit Fres
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

The decision Of the Attorney General
that the Interstate Commerce law does
not apply to the Postal Service gives
Postal agents the advantage of passes.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02
PUBLISHED sEln-wEEKLY By
The Miner Publishing Company,
MATT. W. ANDERSON Manager.

1t would appear from later reports that
stock losses in Northern and Eastern Mon
tana have been greatly exaggerated. It is
hoped that such is the case.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02
WHO SAVED THE TRAINSi

Two trains came speeding along the track
(Twas bitter cold night in winter tme)
And the switchman nodded over his fire
With never q thought Of crime.
Twas q bitter night and the snow was thick.
The fire was warm and he nodded long,
His senses benumbed by fatigue and cold.
But never intending wrong.
The trains came rushing, laden with lives
Alas! for them, with no guard at the switch!
For the switchman's lever is mighty to save
Ordestroy, and this night 'twould be-which!
His Newfoundland dog lay close to his feet,
With silken ears all alert to hear,
And bright eyes steadfastly keeping watch
For possible danger near.
A distant rumbling smote his ear.
And swift as q flash to his feet he sprang,
Eagerly pulling his masters coat,
And loudly his sharp bark rang.
The switchman rose to his feet in haste.
And saw, through the heavily falling snow,
The bowling winds and bitter night,
Two fiery headlights glowl
He sprang to his duty. Tho trains swept BY,
Laden with precious humanity
Peacefully sleeping. not knowing how near
They had been to eternity!
Travellers Record.
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

oer1i:n,ane . maoouchsre Is the greatest .mo...
,yerv~sas, 1sns, and wants everybody to % .Oae n
Butte semi-weekly miner., 1887-04-02

Oh sALE-One-third Interest In two ip"Nb,
caaims located on tributary to Pilgrim 1esnt